MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 places (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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SL05 XDW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 XDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SL05 XDW registered?
SL05 XDW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is SL05 XDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL05 XDW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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